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AP08 RDO

2008 Suzuki Vitara

Black Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

104,667 mi
Last recorded104,667 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Vitara63,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 RDO
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 104,667 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2025 104,667 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 98,231 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 3 Sep 2024 98,231 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 5 Sep 2023 92,169 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flange bolts corroded broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 86,589 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 80,382 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside sill cover loose

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flange (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 77,151 miles

Nearside sill cover loose

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flange bolt corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 72,516 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 65,050 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 57,385 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front exhaust flange nuts corroded

propshaft oil seal slightly leaking

Pass 8 Jun 2016 48,215 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 39,870 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 31,915 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 24,831 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 18,453 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 14,117 miles

rear wiper split

How Reliable is the Suzuki Vitara?

Based on 810,456 MOT tests across 108,223 vehicles.

76.3%
Pass Rate
5,330
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
108,223
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 34,457
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 32,446
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 24,368
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 22,812
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15,882
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AP08 RDO is a 2008 Suzuki Vitara in Black with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2008 Suzuki Vitara models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 63,924 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Suzuki Vitara fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 34,457 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AP08 RDO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Vitara typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 18 years old, this Suzuki Vitara is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AP08 RDO registered?

AP08 RDO is a 2008 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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